FOST Vice Chairman – Lionel Whitehead
We can now stop worrying about the arrival of Santa! We know now if we were naughty or nice. (I think I must have been naughty). I hope you all had a wonderful time.
We can now turn our thoughts to the imminent arrival of the Easter bunny, but don't worry, I don't think he has a naughty or nice list!
Last year ended on a high as usual with a wonderful pantomime season, with full houses. Well done, and thank you to Spotlight.
This year’s shows have got off to a great start with Plays, Musicals and Music, with much more to come.
This spring we have music as diverse as Madam Butterfly to The E.L.O Experience, plays, and musicals such as The Calendar Girls and The Sound of Music. Surely something for everyone.
Avoid disappointment! Check out our website and book now. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Your continued support of the theatre is greatly appreciated. Without the support of our members and volunteers the theatre could not continue. Also, your feedback is always appreciated as this enables us to plan for the future.
And finally (cue large collective sigh!!) a mention for our maintenance team. During the dark month (January with no shows) our team had the floor at the front of the auditorium cleaned and sealed, work started on the new ladies’ toilets (sorry gents) as well as many other less noticeable jobs. Well done to our unsung heroes.
My warmest regards to you all, and see you soon.
Lionel.
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4 | Page FOST Monthly Members’ Draw Winners for November and December 2022 – January 2023 November 2022 FOST No Pat Giddings 1441 Stephen Pearce 1347 Colin Firth 1528 December 2022 FOST No Amanda Pearce 1346 Ben Pearson 2037 Leslie Morgan 1688 January 2023 FOST No Sandra May 1949 Linda Pike 1982 Frances Biggs 948 Congratulations to all our winners, each of whom received a £10 Theatre voucher.
Sir Martin White - Theatre Plaque
On the 4th of October 2022, Sir Martin White KCVO, CB, CBE, and Lady Fiona White were invited to see a plaque that has been dedicated to him in respect of the outstanding support he has given to Shanklin Theatre over the years. The plaque itself is now placed in the entrance foyer of the theatre for all to see. Afternoon tea and cakes were laid on by the theatre chairman, Vic Farrow. Also in attendance was theatre MD, David Kast, and Richard Priest.
Above - Sir Martin White & Lady Fiona White. The plaque reads:
‘In recognition of the support given to Shanklin Theatre
By Major General Sir Martin White
KCVO CB CBE
Whilst serving as Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight’
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Sir Martin Spencer White is a senior British Army officer who served as Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight from 2006 to 2019; Sir Martin had previously been Vice-Lieutenant since 1999, and stepped down as Lord Lieutenant in March 2019. He was commissioned into the Royal Army Service Corps in 1964 and, among other units, he commanded the Logistic Support Group between 1987 and 1989 and the Force Maintenance Area during the Gulf War (1990–91); he was Director of Support for the Allied Land Forces Central Europe from 1993 to 1995 (he was also promoted to Major-General in 1993), and Director-General of Logistic Support for the British Army from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Colonel Commandant of the Royal Logistic Corps from 1998 to 2009, and has worked in advisory roles for various private sector companies since 1999. In 1991, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and seven years later a Companion of the Order of the Bath; in the 2018 Birthday Honours he was also appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
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Above – Sir Martin & Vic Farrow
50 Years of ‘That’ll be the Day’
In 1972 during the filming of ‘That’ll Be the Day’, Shanklin Theatre became a star with its part in the film. In a scene filmed within the theatre, Jim MacLaine (David Essex) walks from the rear of the auditorium floor towards the stage, almost mesmerised by the sound of the band playing.
He turns to one of stage hands and asks - who is playing? ‘The Debonairs’ was the reply, he then eloquently moves closer to the stage whilst observing the young audience soaking up the vibes from the band.
In the background of the image below is a staircase which is still used in the theatre today that leads to the maintenance room. Some say it looks like a ‘Royal Box’, well of course it isn’t as there is no view of the stage from this area.
Apart from the colour of the walls and woodwork, the theatre auditorium has not changed its visual appearance at all since then.
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Above – Jim MacLaine moves closer to the stage
That’ll Be the Day celebrates 50 years of its opening premiere day in the UK on Thursday 12th April 1973. Filming was completed on the Isle of Wight because the area still had a late-1950s look in the early 1970s. When filming started on the 23rd of October 1972, David Essex had a seven-week break from his Godspell role to film the picture.
That'll Be the Day is a British coming of age drama film directed by Claude Whatham, written by Ray Connolly, and starring David Essex, Rosemary Leach and Ringo Starr.
Set primarily in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the film tells the story of Jim MacLaine, a British teenager raised by his single parent (Leach). Jim rejects society's conventions and pursues a hedonistic and sexually loose lifestyle, harming others and damaging his close relationships in the process.
The cast also featured several prominent musicians who had lived through the era portrayed, including Starr, Billy Fury, Keith Moon, and John Hawken. The success of That'll Be the Day led to a sequel, Stardust, which followed the life of Jim MacLaine through the 1960s and 1970s.
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Gwyn Dawson’s – ‘A Quick (Springtime) Theatre Quiz’
All the questions relate to shows coming up this year. Tickets already available. Good Luck, Gwyn. Answers are on page 26.
1. Jeff Lynne fronted which group whose tribute act is coming to the theatre?
2. Whose was the first voice heard on Band Aid’s 1984 single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’?
3. What is the name of the blind comedian?
4. This tribute act will surely sing ‘Waterloo Sunset’
5. In which city is Madama Butterfly set?
6. This person is billed as ‘The World’s Greatest Psychic’
7. Go Your Own Way is the name of the tribute act to which band?
8. Frequent visitors to the theatre, Paul Jones fronts which band?
9. Carpenters Gold are returning. What are the first names of the original Carpenters?
10. Who wrote the music and lyrics to The Sound of Music?
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Shanklin Theatre Volunteers - Arts & Crafts ExhibitionSaturday 4th February
What a tremendous display our volunteers achieved at the first ‘Arts & Crafts’ exhibition created by our Promotional officer - Jacqui Robertsonhighlighting the talents of Shanklin Theatre’s volunteers.
The display also coincided with our monthly Coffee, Cake & Chat morning in the Green Room provided by our superb catering team.
The display was really diverse, highlighting the talents of our amazing volunteers, from water colour pictures to microwave pottery, woodwork to astrophotography, crochet, sewing, greeting card making, jewellery making Macrame ornaments, knitting and gold thread embroidery among many other superb creations.
Woodwork, water colour paintings, microwave pottery & astrophotography among other superb items on display
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Our thanks go to our exhibitors:
Debbie Clement, Di Fuller, Norman Green, Debs Vannozzi, Michael Bingham, Jane Singleton, Viv Howell, Cilla Morris, Janet Wardle, Suzie Thurgood, Liz Hinkes, Peter and Lesley Tuppen, Rob and Jacqui Robertson, Simon Bucher-Jones, Jean Jones & Christine Harris.
My apologies if I’ve missed someone, and thank you to everyone that contributed prizes for the tombola.
Thanks also to Veronica Bingham for organising the successful tombola, raising nearly £100 that will go towards the theatre.
Well done to all involved! Michael Beston.
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Billie’s Blog – The Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival
Shanklin Theatre is pleased to host many amazing shows but equally delighted to host the Isle of Wight Music Festival each year….
WHAT?!!!! No not THAT one!
I am referring to The Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival – formerly The Isle of Wight Musical Competition Festival – that will celebrate its 93rd festival this year. There has been a festival every year since 1924, except for the war years.
The festival is a registered charity, and was established to advance, promote, and encourage generally, the arts of Music, Dancing, Elocution, Literature and Acting in all their branches.
History
It all began in September 1923 when a meeting attended by influential members of the music profession, resolved to institute an Isle of Wight Festival. The aim was to act as an incentive to higher standards of performance and musical appreciation on the Island. H.R.H Princess Beatrice, the then Governor of the Isle of Wight, agreed to give her patronage to the festival. For the initial Festival, The British Federation of Musical Festivals contributed £40, and supporters raised a further £80.
In 1925 there were 725 entries into fifty-eight classes. By comparison, in 2018 there were 1862 entries into 376 classes. In 1925 all the classes were in Ryde Town Hall, held over just four days! Now four venues are used in three towns over a three-week period.
The Present
The festival, the only one of its kind on the Island, provides an opportunity for public performance of a wide range of disciplines with constructive feedback from professional, internationally recognised, adjudicators designed to encourage participants to improve and to achieve their best. Performing in front of an audience helps to improve performers’ general confidence, especially the young.
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All classes are judged by paid professional national and international adjudicators who have been assessed and approved by the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech. All performers are given a written assessment of their performance by the Adjudicator.
Some excel and go on to careers in the performing arts; several are currently performing in the West End. In fact, the award-winning film director, Anthony Minghella first gained his love for the theatre while taking part in the festival.
The festival is open to any performer of any age. There are children as young as three and adults in their eighties taking part. The fact that the festival has been successful for so many years, and that there are regularly around 2,000 entries, several being children and grandchildren of past competitors, demonstrates that there continues to be a demand for this Festival.
Part of the reason for the survival is that they adapt and bring in new classes as needed. It is important to give those taking part the correct environment in which to perform so all the Speech and Drama sessions are held in a hall with a stage and most of the music sessions are held in All Saints Church Ryde, which has excellent acoustics. The “Rock and Pop” classes are held in Shanklin Theatre with its professional sound engineer and system. All the Dance sessions are also held in Shanklin Theatre giving the dancers a large stage with theatre lighting. The Dance adjudicator and their assistant are positioned on a specially constructed raised podium in the stalls section of the theatre to give them a full view of the dancers.
Classes
There are classes in speech, drama, vocal and instrumental music for individuals and groups, ranging from classical to pop and rock and the dance section which is popular with mainland and Island entrants alike and includes ballet, tap and modern classes.
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Image right - Anthony Minghella, CBE
Advice is given to help to develop a higher standard of amateur public performance. For example, the choice of clothing to wear, tuning instruments prior to the class, announcing your performance title etc. Winners are announced after each class and every competitor receives a certificate and a Remark Sheet with constructive comments from the adjudicator. Some trophies are awarded that the competitor can keep for a year and have their name engraved.
Awards
The Isle of Wight Festival was honoured in 2020 to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The Award, created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, aims to recognise outstanding work by volunteer groups to benefit their local communities.
Image below - Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon presenting the IWMDDF Queen’s Award to Chris Booth. Picture by Paul Blackley, courtesy of IWCP
Acknowledgements
The festival is indebted to Shanklin Theatre and the support from Technicians, Front of House Staff, and the Catering Team to name just a few.
The building is used for long hours and needs to be opened early for dancers to get prepared and dressed, some that have travelled from the mainland.
Apart from the adjudicator, the festival is run entirely by volunteers – and a huge number of them too! There are those that schedule the classes, produce the syllabus, certificate writers, announcers, welcome desk, ushers and assistants throughout and those at the Theatre are kindly kept fed and watered by the Shanklin Theatre’s efficient catering team.
If you would like to pop into the Theatre and see the Music, Pop and Rock on 12th March or The Dancing from 18th to 25th March, entry is this year by donation at the door.
Billie.
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March Stage Write - Springtime Crossword
Prepared and written by Matt Day. This crossword is titled My Favourite Things – the hidden phrase and 25 of the answers are connected. Good luck! Kind regards, Matt.
The answers are on page 26.
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Spring 2023 Crossword Clues – My Favourite Things
ACROSS
1. High Street café near Shanklin Theatre (6, 6)
6. Tepid (4)
8. Insect’s defence system randomly bit genes (3, 5)
9. Dazzling; intelligent (6)
10. Parcels (8)
12. Meat and pastry food item (4, 3)
14. Movable panels in old style windows (6)
15. Precipitation (9)
20. Thaw (4)
21. See 37 down
24. Thinly sliced meat, coated and fried (9)
25. Food that could be eons old (7)
27. Rustled up a dessert (7)
31. Curved; rounded (6)
33. Pleasant; attractive (4)
34. Paul McCartney’s solo band (5)
35. Composer hiding in hotel garage (5)
36. Trademark (abbreviation) (2)
38. Day before (3)
39. Metallic ringers that produce a festive jingle (6, 5)
40. Stain spoiled material (5)
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1. Potato snack (5)
2. Tavern (3)
3. Short, protective hairs on lids (9)
4. Young cats (7)
5. Thong man oddly gets robe (4)
6. Long, projecting animal hairs (8)
7. Fingerless gloves (7)
9. Snooker ball worth four points (5)
11. Taps limb to control by magic (5)
13. Clothes; decorates (7)
16. 2 Down Landlord, __ Murray (2)
17. Scratchy part of Puccini Tchaikovsky collaboration (4)
18. Cream’s debut single in 1966, Wrapping _____ (5)
19. See 37 down
22. Money we raised for nut (6)
23. 1978 war film starring Richard Burton and Roger Moore (4, 5)
26. Song from 37, 19, 21 (2-2-2)
28. Popular Cadbury’s selection box launched in 1938 (5)
29. Seasonal Coldplay song Christmas ______ (6)
30. Season synonymous with a ‘’leap’’ year? (6)
31. Played a role (5)
32. One eating (5)
33. Nasty odour sniffed eagerly, initially with this (4)
37. 19 down and 21 across. Inspiration for this crossword (3, 5, 2, 5)
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Christmas Reflections – 2022
Christmas Breakfast Club
On the 15th of December, the well known Breakfast Club took place in the theatre’s Green Room. Hosted by our wonderful Volunteer Catering Team led by Dorothy Coleman. All attending had an incredibly special visitor too, namely, St Nick – AKA, Ray Scott…..
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Above - Catering team members – Doreen, Dorothy, Cherry, Fiona & Heather
December Coffee, Cake & Christmas Carols and (another) Visit from Santa
On Saturday 3rd December, we were joined by members of the ‘Just Sing’ choir that added many festive ‘notes’ to our monthly Coffee gathering.
Our special VIP guest also made his journey all the way from the North Pole and joined in on the festivities. It was great to see so many people attend on the morning.
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Thank you for your continued support of Shanklin Theatre, it's very much appreciated. Our sincerest thanks go to the 'Just Sing' choir for attending the morning and making it special. Many thanks also to our Catering Team, all the Theatre Volunteers and FOST committee members for making this happen. www.friendsofshanklintheatre.co.uk
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2022
The annual Isle of Wight Christmas Tree Festival took place at the Isle of Wight Pearl along the Military Road. All the trees were put up and decorated by local organisations & businesses to raise funds for local charities including our own – FOST Christmas Tree.
‘The display is quite marvellous, but I have to say (without being biased, of course) that the Friends of Shanklin Theatre Christmas Tree was simply the best - an exceptionally good 'all-rounder' I would suggest!’
Our thanks go to our dedicated volunteers for their splendid work in making this happen.
https://www.iowpearl.co.uk/ Left – Jane Robert & Jacqui Robertson preparing the FOST Christmas Tree
Delysia Farm Christmas Hamper
Diane and John Day are keen supporters of Shanklin Theatre, and they generously organised a Christmas Raffle in aid of The Friends of
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Shanklin Theatre running up to Christmas Day. The hamper was packed with luxury local and handmade products from their Delysia Farm shop, plus a £25 Theatre Voucher.
The draw took place on Friday 23rd December and raised an amazing £200. A special thank you goes to John and Diane Day for organising it and generously donating the items, and to all the customers of the farm shop who bought a ticket.
Delysia Farm can be found at Carpenters Road, Brading, PO36 0QA (next to OASIS), the shop is open 10am - 5pm Tuesday – Saturday.
Shanklin Theatre was ready to put its customers in a festive mood!
Many thanks go to Chris Gardner for setting up the architecture lights and all the volunteers who decked up the outside planters, Foyer, Box Office, Bar, Confectionary Shop and the Map Room.
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Host a Coffee Morning
Could you host a Coffee Morning in aid of Shanklin Theatre?
At £2 per person you only need to invite 5 friends to raise a terrific £10 for the theatre! If you fancy giving it a go, or would like any information, please contact our Fundraising officer – Veronica Bingham.
FOSTfundraising@shanklintheatre.com
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The Confectionary Shop and Box Office decked out with Christmas decorations.
FOST PATRONS
The FOST committee recognises the value of the support of our FOST Patrons and would like to express their gratitude by offering them additional benefits. Printed FOST ‘StageWrite’ Newsletter - Patrons who normally receive ‘Stage-Write’ via email may choose to have a printed copy delivered to them. Patrons’ Social Evening - A biennial event for FOST Patrons will be organised at the Theatre in recognition of their contribution. The next Patrons’ evening will be on Mon 25th September (not 17th April 2023 as previously mentioned) – More details to follow. If you wish to upgrade your membership to Patron (£25/year or more), just email: FOSTmembership@shanklintheatre.com
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Aldridge Sandra Dennett Carole McCarthy-Fry Sarah Rodway Alan Allen Elizabeth Dyason Marilyn (Dr) McCree Pat Rodway Patricia Armstrong Shirley Dyer Brenda McLinden Linda Sayers Michael Ash John Ellis Michael McLinden Thomas Sayers Rosemary Benson Graham Ellis Isobel Millmore Andy Scudder Cherry Benson Christine Everitt Jo Morris Cilla Selway Graham Bingham Veronica G Fallows Sylvia Mottram Kay Sheath Doreen Bingham Michael Finney Nicholas (OBE) Murwill Michael Smallman Shirley Bingham Frank Flux Jacqueline Murwill Wendy Stockman Peter Bird Ron Frankling David Needham Anthony Sztypuljak Tricia Bird Alana Godden Sue Newman Margaret Thornton-Field Victoria Bird Amy Gourlay Darren Nichols Bill Thurgood Sue Bird David Graham Linda Nichols Lizzy Turk Jeremy Bird Ruth Hagan Tony Nicholson Marie Walmsley Rodney Bliss Wendy Hardy Christopher O'Connell Chris Ward Diana Brett John L Harley Lorraine Osborne CBE Susan Ward Ian Bristow Margaret Hedges Neil Palin Guy Ward Sonja Carter Elaine Holland Jim Palin Janice Ward Ann Clare Den Holmes Rosemarie Payne Phyllis Wardle Janet Clement Debbie Holmes Keith Pearson Terry Watson Anne Corkish Andrew Howell Vivien Pearson Marilyn Whitchurch Heather Corkish Charlotte Jackson Geoffrey Pearson Ben White Maxine Coueslant Paul Jones Edgar Peck Shirley White Donna Currie Maggie Jones Lynn Petter Shani White Steve Currie Kelvin Jones Jennifer Pointer Carol Wilson Kevin Dana Pamela Julians Steven Pointer David Wompra Su Daniels Beryl Kersey Gwyneth Powell George Wood Anthony Darby Lynda Klein Fiona Powell Leonora Wood Jan Darby Larry Klein Geoff Riggott Julie Yates Danielle Darch Martin Lacey Simon Robert Jane Davies Jean Marshall Tim Robertson Jacqui Dawson Gwyn Mattocks Nick Robertson Robert
We are recruiting: Shanklin Theatre Computer Support Volunteer
Shanklin Theatre makes use of computers running Microsoft Windows for Office and other applications, including Outlook email, Word and Excel.
Due to growth of the Theatre’s IT applications, an additional volunteer is required with responsibility for supporting Theatre computers. Duties will include:
▪ New computer selection
▪ Initial computer configuration - Windows installation followed by Office and other applications
▪ Management of Theatre email addresses and user accounts
▪ SharePoint/OneDrive configuration and support
▪ Supporting Theatre staff and volunteers use of computers
Hours are on an as-required basis. A laptop will be provided.
If interested in the position, contact IT@shanklintheatre.com
Grand Prize Draw Winners – 7th January 2023
The Draw took place in the theatre in the presence of FOST committee members.
1st Janice Horobin £500 Shanklin 1478
2nd Mrs Ah Tah Diana Ma £200 London 3249
3rd Valerie Phillips £100 Lake 2382
4th Mr Max Ringland £75 Braintree 3964
5th Angela Smith £75 Ryde 1653
6th Mr Joseph Whitting £50 Ryde 3249
7th Mrs Ann Freeman £50 Freshwater 0204
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FOST Show Discounts
DON’T MISS OUT ON SHOWS WITH FOST DISCOUNTS!
One FOST member can book up to 4 tickets at FOST price
FOST tickets can’t be purchased online – purchase can be completed by phoning the Box Office (01983 868000) or in person
FOST Membership can be renewed or bought on day of purchase by phoning the Box Office (01983 868000).
More details on the theatre’s website - www.shanklin theatre.com
Ukrainian National Opera Presents Madama Butterfly
Thursday 30th March 2023 at 7.30pm
Ticket: £37
FOST: £34
Included £1 booking fee
Coldplace
Saturday 1st July 2023 at 7.30pm
Adult: £25.50
Concession: £23.50
FOST: £23.50
Included £1 booking fee
The Very Best of Tommy
Cooper
Sunday 16th July 2023 at 7.30pm
Adult: £21
Concession: £19
FOST: £19
Included £1 booking fee
Jive Talkin perform The Bee
Gees
Friday 18th August 2023 at 7.30pm
Ticket: £24.50
FOST: £22
Included £1 booking fee
Sh!t Faced Shakespeare present Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday 11th October at 7.30pm
Adult: £25
Concession: £22
FOST: £22
Included £1 booking fee
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Springtime 2023 Crossword Answers by Matt
Stage Write Crossword Spring 2023 Answers
ACROSS
1. Copper Kettle 6. Warm 8. Bee Sting 9. Bright 10. Packages 12. Pork Pie 14. Sashes 15. Raindrops 20. Melt 21. Of Music 24. Schnitzel
25. Noodles 27. Strudel 31. Arched 33. Nice 34. Wings 35. Elgar 36. TM 38. Eve 39. Sleigh Bells 40. Satin
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1. Crisp 2. Pub 3. Eyelashes 4. Kittens 5. Toga 6. Whiskers 7. Mittens
9. Brown 11. Charm 13. Dresses 16. Al 17. Itch 18. Paper 19. Sound 22. Cashew 23. Wild Geese 26. Do-Re-Mi 28. Roses 29. Lights 30. Spring 31. Acted 32. Diner 33. Nose 37. The
All answers in bold feature in the lyrics of My Favourite Things from The Sound Of Music as does the hidden phrase ‘’cream coloured ponies’’.
Answers to Gwyn’s Springtime Quiz
1. ELO
2. Paul Young
3. Chris McCausland
4. Kast Off Kinks
5. Nagasaki
6. June Field
7. Fleetwood Mac
8. The Manfreds
9. Richard and Karen
10. Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein
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FOST CORPORATE SPONSORS
FOST Corporate sponsors are businesses passionate about the theatre who support it with their Corporate membership. In return, their company is advertised in our FOST website which is open to anyone, and our FOST newsletter circulated to over 650 members from the Isle of Wight and beyond. Corporate membership is £100 a year.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW FOST CORPORATE SPONSOR
Clive Thorogood provides Building Surveying services for residential and commercial clients in the following areas: West London, Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
Clive Throrogood Building Surveying Ltd
Delysia Farmshop
Products at Delysia Farm are arguably as fresh as you can get with owner John Day catching, growing, smoking, and preparing the vast majority of it himself. On display you will find freshly laid duck, goose and chicken eggs including rare Araucana eggs, handpicked fruit and vegetables mostly home grown; seasonal meats and game; plus, John’s own freshly caught crab and lobster.
The Village Inn
Independent family run free house Church Road, Shanklin PO37 6NU
Traditional thatched pub in the centre of Shanklin old village, serving real ales, good homemade food and locally caught crab and lobster in a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Pretty enclosed courtyard garden to the rear. Live easy listening music from local talent
The Snowdon House
A Visit England –Silver Award 4-star guest house situated just some 100 metres away from the spectacular cliff walk and views of Sandown Bay.
Sally & Michael Beston – Resident proprietors since 2001. http://www.thesnowdonhotel.co.uk/
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Ron Bird & Son offer a high quality and affordable piano tuning service across the Isle of Wight and Southern England.
https://www.ronbirdandson.com/
tldesignworks is an Isle of Wight based web design & development company with a mixed portfolio of Island centric websites and mainland websites.
https://www.tldesignworks.co.uk/
Jane Oliver, Educational Consultant, can assist schools with all aspects of behaviour management, based on sound practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Contact details and services can be found on this website: http://www.janecoliver.co.uk/
The Clifton: Brimming with coastal charm, this oasis of calm is perched perfectly on Shanklin's clifftop; it's the home from home where you can make yourself comfortable in one of 15 individually designed bedrooms.
https://www.thecliftonshanklin.co.uk/
Shanklin Theatre provides a great home for First Act Theatre Group (a theatre group for people with learning disabilities).
https://www.facebook.com/FirstAct2011/ Island Webservices is an Isle of Wight based web design and hosting company. We make search engine friendly, quick to load web sites that are accessible and easy to use on all devices.
https://www.islandwebservices.co.uk/
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November 2022 - £726.55 - 14 shows
December 2022 - £1156.58 - 23 shows
January 2023 - £155.39 - 1 show.
Comedy stars from TV, Ed Gamble and Ardal O’Hanlon, appeared for the first time, raising £60 and £71, respectively.
Returning on the 23rd of November, Michael Portillo raised £119 with his entertaining presentation.
Star of Les Mis and Phantom, John Owen-Jones was excellent - and an artist not to be missed next time!
Various Tribute Acts played some great popular music with Talon raising over £150.
Annual productions from local groups Spotlight, First Act, Ventnor Theatre Group and Theatre Train were well-supported.
Three performances of Hound of the Baskervilles were staged as a radio play and the unusual setting was enjoyed by everyone. £60 was raised.
Full houses for Spotlight’s new style Pantomime, Cinderella, raised a whopping £1311 and took us into 2023!!
The Spring Brochure is out now.
See you at the theatre, Buckets at the ready!
Alana Bird
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Event Dates for your Diary
Coffee, Cake and Chat at the Theatre
• Sat 4th March 10am-12noon
• Sat 1st April 10am-12noon
• Sat 29th April 10am-12noon – Extra
CCC
• Sat 6th May – No CCC as Coronation
Day
• Sat 3rd June 10am-noon - All Welcome – Bring a friend!
Interested in volunteering? Just drop in!
Historic Map Room - Theatre History Video –Theatre Souvenirs
Buy or collect your show tickets at the Box Office
Isle of Wight Steam Railway Festival Of Transport 2023
Havenstreet - Sunday 21st May
10am-4pm - FOST Stand
Festival of Transport » 21 May 2023 (iwsteamrailway.co.uk)
FOST AGM
Monday 22nd May
More details near the time.
Garden Party at the Clifton in award winning gardens
Sunday 11th June - More details near the time
Isle of Wight
Accommodation, B&B
Holidays, Clifton Hotel
Shanklin (thecliftonshanklin.co.uk)
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Friends of Shanklin Theatre - FOST - Organisational Structure
FOST Executive Committee: Chairman – Michael Beston
Fund Raising Officer – Veronica Bingham
Health and Safety/Training – Phil Kelly
Membership Secretary – Christine McCarthy
Promotional Officer – Jacqui Robertson
Secretary – Liz Hinkes
Treasurer – Peter Frankling
Vice Chairman – Lionel Whitehead
Volunteer Liaison Officer – Suzie Thurgood
Contact: FOSTpromotion@shanklintheatre.com
Stage-Write magazine, published by the Friends of Shanklin Theatre.
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of Stage-Write magazine, the publishers do not accept any liability or provide any guarantee that the information is accurate, complete, or up to date. The publisher and its contributors have used their best efforts in preparing these pages and this publication, but make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to the information supplied.
Editor: Michael Beston, March 2023.
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